To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.

愚妄人以行恶为戏耍；明哲人却以智慧为乐。

愚昧人以行恶为乐；聪明人以智慧为乐。

愚昧人以行恶为乐；聪明人以智慧为乐。

愚人以恶为乐，哲士喜爱智慧。

愚昧人以行恶为嬉戏，聪明人却以智慧为乐。

愚昧人以行恶为乐，聪慧人以智慧为乐。

愚妄人以行惡為戲耍；明哲人卻以智慧為樂。

愚昧人以行惡為樂；聰明人以智慧為樂。

愚昧人以行惡為樂；聰明人以智慧為樂。

愚人以惡為樂，哲士喜愛智慧。

愚昧人以行惡為嬉戲，聰明人卻以智慧為樂。

愚頑人以行惡為開玩笑；明哲人卻以智慧為樂趣。

愚昧人以行惡為樂，聰慧人以智慧為樂。

愚蠢者戲行邪惡、明哲者乃樂智慧、

愚者喜妄行、智者悅守道。

愚者行邪若戲、明哲之人、恆存智慧、

A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.

Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a person of understanding.

Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a man of understanding.

[ It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.

Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

Who rejoice in doing evil, And delight in the perversity of the wicked;

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment.

Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.

Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says,“ I was only joking!”